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cosy

/ˈkəʊ.zi/

/ˈkoʊ.zi/

Translations

cosynoun

cosies

/ˈkəʊzi/

/ˈkoʊzi/

couvre-théièreHousse isolante pour garder une théière au chaud.

She placed a knitted cosy over the teapot to keep the tea warm.

Elle a placé un couvre-théière tricoté sur la théière pour garder le thé chaud.

Synonyms

tea cozy

tea cosy

teapot cover

teapot cosy

tea cover

snug

cosyadjective

cosier

Comp.

cosiest

Super.

/ˈkəʊ.zi/

/ˈkoʊ.zi/

douilletPour un lieu, une ambiance ou un intérieur agréable, chaud et confortable.

The living room was cosy with its soft lighting and plush sofas.

Le salon était douillet avec son éclairage doux et ses canapés moelleux.

Additional translations

intimePour une atmosphère discrète, familière ou fermée.

Synonyms

Antonyms

cosyverb

cosied

Past Simple

cosied

Past Participle

cosying

Gerund

rendre douilletS'emploie pour une pièce, un intérieur ou une ambiance.

She cosied up the living room with some soft blankets and cushions.

Elle a rendu le salon douillet avec des couvertures douces et des coussins.

Additional translations

se rapprocher deSens figuré, avec l'idée de se montrer soudainement amical ou proche, souvent par intérêt.

Synonyms

make cosy

butter up

curry favour

cosy up

settle in

Definitions

cosynoun

A cover used to keep a teapot or other vessel warm.

She placed a knitted cosy over the teapot to keep the tea warm.

cosyadjective

Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

The living room was cosy with its soft lighting and plush sofas.

Intimate and friendly, often in a way that suggests secrecy or exclusivity.

They had a cosy chat in the corner of the café, away from prying ears.

cosyverb

To make something comfortable and warm.

She cosied up the living room with some soft blankets and cushions.

To become friendly or intimate with someone, often for personal gain.

He tried to cosy up to the new manager to get a promotion.